Coming weeks critical for economic recovery: BMO
Path of the pandemic key to economy in Canada, U.S.
- By: James Langton
- August 4, 2020 December 15, 2020
- 12:03
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Canadian plan sponsors see positive results in Q2
Most asset classes had positive returns, but trailed market indexes
- By: IE Staff
- August 4, 2020 August 4, 2020
- 11:51
Almost 60% of Canadian ESG funds outperformed in Q2
In the same quarter, global ESG fund assets hit US$1 trillion, with positive Canadian flows, finds Morningstar
- By: Melissa Shin
- July 31, 2020 July 31, 2020
- 14:03
Small biz feeling a little more optimistic
CFIB sentiment survey saw an uptick in confidence in July
- By: Michelle Schriver
- July 31, 2020 December 15, 2020
- 12:00
U.S. consumer spending rose 5.6% in June
Americans who have applied for unemployment has topped 1 million for 19 straight weeks
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- July 31, 2020 July 31, 2020
- 11:23
Economy grew 4.5% in May, finds StatsCan
The increase in GDP beat economists' expectations
- By: The Canadian Press, IE Staff
- July 31, 2020 July 31, 2020
- 10:13
Easing of Covid-19 restrictions not yet reflected in May payroll: StatsCan
Labour Force Survey employment increased by 1.8% in May
- By: IE Staff
- July 30, 2020 July 30, 2020
- 13:55
Low rates affecting insurers’ products, portfolios: DBRS
The rating agency outlines the ongoing interest-rate challenge for the insurance industry
- By: IE Staff
- July 30, 2020 July 30, 2020
- 13:24
U.S. economy shrank at record-breaking 33% rate last quarter
The decline in GDP in Q2 marked the sharpest such drop on record
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- July 30, 2020 July 31, 2020
- 10:15
Fed outlook dim as virus squeezes economy
Since the Fed's previous meeting in June, the pandemic's threat to the economy has appeared to worsen
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press, The Associated Press
- July 29, 2020 July 29, 2020
- 14:31
Outlook looks stormy for rest of 2020
Waning fiscal measures and battered consumer confidence could lead to economic stall-out as early as August
- By: Mark Burgess
- July 29, 2020 July 29, 2020
- 12:53
Rough times ahead for air travel, oilsands
Air travel expected to take an additional year to recover, but 10-year oilsands forecast relatively unaffected by pandemic
- By: IE staff, with files from Canadian Press, The Associated Press
- July 28, 2020 July 28, 2020
- 16:11
Youth unemployment could have long-term consequences: StatsCan
This year's graduating class could experience significant earnings losses
- By: IE staff, with files from Canadian Press
- July 28, 2020 July 28, 2020
- 14:21
Some provinces saw sluggish business investment in recent years: study
Attracting greater investment will be key to post-pandemic economic recovery
- By: IE Staff
- July 28, 2020 July 28, 2020
- 13:27
Pandemic leaves advisors worried about client retention: survey
Digital marketing tools may be the answer
- By: IE Staff
- July 28, 2020 December 15, 2020
- 12:37
Gold’s lustre grows as investors hedge in uncertain times
The pandemic, low interest rates and U.S.-China trade tensions are all contributing to gold's rise
- By: The Associated Press
- July 28, 2020 July 28, 2020
- 12:10
U.S. consumer confidence dropped in July
Reading fell from June but remains above the April low
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press, IE Staff
- July 28, 2020 July 28, 2020
- 11:11
Canadians hesitant about resuming activities as Covid-19 restrictions ease
Survey finds most remain concerned about health risks of large gatherings, air travel and dining out
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- July 27, 2020 December 15, 2020
- 12:30
Consumer spending stabilizes, strengthening rebound
Plus, a recent poll reveals Canadians' top financial priorities
- By: IE Staff
- July 27, 2020 July 27, 2020
- 12:11
Retail investors have returned to equities: report
Richardson GMP report compared recent investor behaviour to the late-1990s tech boom
- By: Mark Burgess
- July 27, 2020 July 30, 2020
- 11:47
Containing Covid-19 is critical to U.S. recovery, economists say
The rebound south of the border may be fizzling as infections rise
- By: James Langton
- July 24, 2020 July 24, 2020
- 15:59
Ontario joins other big provinces in elevated deaths: StatsCan
Preliminary data points to elevated mortality amid Covid-19
- By: James Langton
- July 24, 2020 July 24, 2020
- 13:28
E-commerce sales hit record $3.9B in May
Between February and May, online sales surged 99.3%
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 24, 2020 July 24, 2020
- 11:40
Liquidity is corporate lifeblood during crisis: Moody’s
Access to liquidity will likely determine which companies survive
- By: James Langton
- July 23, 2020 July 23, 2020
- 16:48
Female inmates struggle with finances, FINRA finds
Research indicates that women in prison face particular financial challenges
- By: James Langton
- July 23, 2020 July 23, 2020
- 15:41